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Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
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We focus on Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:
| 3M |
CMP |
Ellis Patents |
| Nexans Euromold |
Elastimold |
Pfisterer |
| Prysmian |
Alroc |
CSD |
| Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
| Lucy Zodion |
ABB |
Emtelle |

With Photo Blog contributions from our social network of utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Published 21 Apr 2020
ProGARM delivers ultimate Arc Flash clothing and protection, including Arc Flash Coveralls, and Arc flash Hoods conforming with the relevant industry and EN standards ensuring protection from Arc Flash incidents. THE SPECIALIST CHOICE FOR ARC FLASH PROTECTION ProGARM is the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality flame-resistant Arc Flash coveralls, garments...
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Published 21 Apr 2020
Cubis systems were involved in the major project of the London 2012 Olympics site and stadium redevelopment. The implementation of Cubis Access Chambers (in particular, the ULTIMA Connect) to assist with the redevelopment project resulted in huge savings in time and cost. The underground infrastructure was developed in time...
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Published 21 Apr 2020
The following Access Chamber test, performed by Cubis, has taken place in order to determine which Chamber Access method performs the best and can be installed the fastest – the time trial provides a comparison between conventional brick built and modern technology modular style access chambers. access Chamber Testing...
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Published 16 Apr 2020
Image: Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer). Pictured: 33kV Nexans Offshore Cable Terminations Into Ormazabal Switchgear Panel. 33kV Nexans Connectors are shown terminating 3 x XLPE insulated single core 300sqmm high voltage power cables. There are also pre-made VT leads in this Ormazabal panel located on a UK offshore wind farm. Thorne &...
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Published 16 Apr 2020
Overhead Lines Training All Images : Murray Jones – Transmission Live Line Work Officer at Ergon-Energex Murray is a specialist trainer responsible for transmission live work audits, re-authorisations and live work method development for live line stick and bare hand crews. Duties include running training for the transmission and distribution...
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